AmeriCorps is part of an independent federal agency created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. Full-time members who complete their service earn an education award of $4,725 to pay for college.http://www.americorps.gov/Default.asp

AmeriCorps is a network of service programs that connects more than 70,000 young people each year in intensive service to meet our country’s needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.http://www.americorps.org/

To apply for student financial aid from the federal government, including the Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan and work-study, you will need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge for submitting this form. The FAFSA is also required by all state-sponsored student assistance programs. Start here to finance college: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Earthcorps restores parks and open spaces while providing leadership and community service experience. www.earthcorps.org

Fellowship of Reconcilliation: FOR is the oldest and largest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States. They have internships and volunteer opportunities available across the country. http://forusa.org/

Goodwill Industries International: Local Goodwills offer a variety of programs to train job seekers in the skills they need for today’s job markets, and to help them advance their careers.http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/jobseekers

Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps AmeriCorps members serve an 11-month term constructing houses with a local Habitat affiliate. While in service, AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance and insurance. http://www.habitat.org/hr/americorps.aspx

Methodist—Global Justice Volunteers—A short-term volunteer program for young adults ages 18-25. The program is designed to enable young adults who are 18-25 years old to have short-term experiences living and learning along side people whose lives are shaped by justice work. http://gbgmumc.org/vim/features/globalj.htm

Public Allies—Work four days each week for ten months at a local nonprofit organization where you strengthen your community by working in areas such as youth development, community development, public health, and economic development. http://www.publicallies.org/get_becomeally.html

Social Service.com - Most, but not all jobs require college. Good source for jobs at residential treatment facilities:http://www.socialservice.com/

Youth Volunteer Corps of America works to increase volunteer opportunities to enrich America’s youth and address community needs. www.yvca.org

Commercial Job Search Sites:

This section provides a list of sites from companies throughout theU.S.that get paid to link employers with job searchers like you.

Check out the classified ads in your local newspaper on line! Just click on this link and then click on your state. Then select the newspapers closest to you. Look for “employment” or“classifieds.” You can also use the site’s search engine. http://www.50states.com/news/

Academic360.com is a huge collection of resources that includes links to thousands of jobs at community colleges and universities. Positions in security, maintenance and food service are included. Find a school near you. http://www.academic360.com/

Art Job.com - Whether you're looking for a new job, or just want to understand what's happening in the arts field, ArtJob is the place to find comprehensive, up-to-date national listings of jobs, internships, fellowships and other employment opportunities in the arts. http://artjob.com/

CoolWorks.com - Jobs at girls' camps, boys' camps, co-ed camps, camps for the disabled, camps on mountain lakes, camps on the ocean, camps in the heartland. Some are year-round. http://www.coolworks.com/camp-jobs/

Craigslist - Thousands of jobs across the country. Just click on your state and you’ll findentry-level jobs that require a HS diploma: http://www.craigslist.org/

Seafarer’s Inernational Union: Prepares students for successful careers as U.S. Merchant Mariners. Based in Piney Point, Md., the school offers free room and board and free entry-level training. Graduates of the entry-level training program are guaranteed a first job aboard one of the SIU's contracted vessels. Fantastic deal. It beats the Navy. (NOTE: If you train at the Merchant Marine Academy, you will be enrolled into the US Naval Reserve for eight years.) http://www.seafarers.org/phc/entry.xml

Teens for Hire- Membership is free of charge and allows you to search jobs, apply online, be considered for openings, and get the latest news, info and tips on how to land a job, earn money, and/or get work experience.http://teens4hire.org/